Officer facing charges leaves Worcester PD

A city police officer facing a domestic assault and battery charge in Central District Court is no longer employed by the city, according to city officials.

Police Chief Gary J. Gemme confirmed yesterday that Anthony Consiglio, 51, who listed his home address on court records as the police station, is no longer a police officer for the city as of last week.

The chief declined to discuss whether the now-former officer resigned or was fired. City officials cited personnel issues when asked to discuss the circumstances concerning Mr. Consiglio’s employment with the city.

Mr. Consiglio began his employment with the city in February 1996. Records show his last date of employment as Oct. 26.

The former officer was placed on paid administrative leave from the Police Department during the criminal investigation.

A special prosecutor from outside the Worcester district attorney’s office was assigned to handle the case.

The criminal charge stems from an alleged June 22 incident in which Mr. Consiglio allegedly broke a bone in his estranged wife’s face. The wife told police she received a black eye during an altercation at the couple’s home in Worcester, according to court records.

The wife later learned she had an orbital fracture and reported the incident to police in July.

She allegedly did not specifically tell police how she received the injury, according to an application for a criminal complaint written by Lt. Michael McKiernan. The lieutenant believed the alleged victim was assaulted by Mr. Consiglio.